Question & AnswerQ&A (GENERAL ORDER NO. 56)
The curfew in Metro Manila is suspended from 1:00 AM to 4:00 AM on October 17, 1976.
From 12:00 midnight of October 16, 1976, to 4:00 AM of October 17, 1976.
It suspends the curfew provisions under General Order No. 4, as amended, which enforced curfews nationwide between certain hours.
The curfew was from 12:00 midnight to 4:00 AM in the Philippines, except Metro Manila where it was from 1:00 AM to 4:00 AM.
To enable free movement for voters to complete voting early and allow officials to perform their duties without hindrance.
Juan C. Tuvera, Presidential Assistant, signed the order alongside President Marcos.
It applies nationwide but specifies different curfew suspension hours for Metro Manila and areas outside Metro Manila.
On October 16, 1976.
Presidential Decree No. 991, as amended.